Launch Pad Learning NLB

Launch Pad Learning NLB offers Infant Care Center & Preschool, an Infants and Toddler Program that uses Learn Every Day™, The Program for Infants and Toddlers, a Preschool Program for children ages 2 to 5, and a Summer Program that is an 8-week summer camp experience. The program also offers state programs, homemade meals, potty training, daily communications through Procare Engage, and a free monthly book for every child.

At a glance

• Ages: 0–5 years old
• General schedule: Year-round; extended care hours Monday through Friday from 6 am to 8 pm; summer programs are offered.
• Facility hours: M-F: 06:00 am - 06:00 pm

About the provider

Launch Pad Learning NLB has more than 20 years of experience in child development. The leadership team includes Executive Director Ms. Deidre and Director Claudia Ceballos. Most, if not all, teachers are CPR/First Aid certified, all teachers have at least 12 ECE’s and either hold or are working toward a CDE Permit, and most teachers have college degrees. The program serves families from Long Beach and surrounding communities and partners with community organizations including Westside Infant-Family Network, police and fire departments, and the City of Long Beach.

• Infant Care Center & Preschool — 6 weeks to 5 years old; infants, toddlers, and preschoolers · M-F, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm · Offers free and low-cost options for qualifying families; accepts students as young as six weeks old.
• Infants and Toddler Program — infants and toddlers · Uses Learn Every Day™, The Program for Infants and Toddlers.
• Preschool Program — 2-5 years old · Preschool education for children aged 2-5 years old.
• Summer Program — 2-5 years old · 8-week summer camp experience; summer program typically begins the week after graduation in June.
• State Program — State programs are offered.

Inclusive and non-discriminatory; offers potty training, extended care, homemade meals, free monthly book for every child, parent volunteering, parent education workshops, Parent Action Committee, parent conferences two times per year, and daily communications through Procare Engage.

Last updated October 16, 2026.